I want to put alarms in my cars while in the driverway. Someone has been vandalizing and scratching my cars. Something to alert me when someone is in my driveway too. Will the sensors work for that purpose?
43512
Yes the motion detector should work for this purpose as well. You will have to choose the correct spot in your driveway to sense the area where you want (the manual will guide you). Great system, should meet your needs.
1153558
The cheap alarms only have one slot I think just for the shock sensor. In order to use the proximity sensor you would have to use the slot and forget about shock sensor. I'm using a viper so there is 2 slots.
954051
Yes. We have four sensors with two receivers; two of the sensors were purchased separately. Both receivers (one upstairs and one downstairs) signal when any of the four doors are opened.
2124305
I contacted my home security company to get a list of sensors that are compatible with my existing security system. This one was one of those in the list. I would suggest you to do the same.
1972971
We have large trees 30 or so feet away from the senor on driveway. We did have to adjust the sensor downward so it wouldn't pick up excessive tree motion. This was in strong wind. On a normal day, the trees wouldn't affect the sensor. Dogs walking across drive way can set the alarm off, so setting sensor down, it can still pick up tires as they drive by and alert you. It doesn't have to 'see' the whole vehicle.
1828625
partly! if the alarm motion detector is active anyone climbing into the jeep will activate the alarm, obviously would not protect any items in reach from outside the vehicle (don't leave your laptop in your jeep). Lock actuators can be added, but what would be the point? someone could just reach in and pull the lock up with half doors.
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It is best if the sensor is placed where nothing will break the line-of-sight between the sensor and the receiver, like a car, metal building, etc. The unit will sometimes NOT WORK AT ALL if placed where anything metal, especially things affected by a magnet, can break the line-of-sight between the sensor and receiver, but if the sensor is placed really close to the receiver, sometimes it works OK. I would not chance it to work if the vehicle was passing between the sensor and receiver. Hope this helps.
549321
I have it installed. I don't know if it has sensor particularly for a hood, but if you make vibrations anywhere near the engine, alarm does go off. Hope this helps.
2072850
Hi, If you place the sensor outside, I imagine someone could steal it. We use our's inside as a door chime, the chime goes off when someone enters a door.
1838236
Just one of these sucks. Two suck twice as much.They are good at detecting movement though. They detect cars pulling in the driveway, people walking up the driveway, animals as small as squirrels in my driveway or in the neighbor's yard, and tree leaves moving in the slightest of breezes. I think they can detect ghosts too. I look out the window after the alarm sounds and there is no one there.
2088770
You wire your alarm direct to your lock unlock wires. It will only work that way if your car is on a bus wireing system 2008 and up I think. You can find a lot of your answer on bully dog alarms. Web page.
1221610
Yes. Be sure the sensor contacts separate when the door opens. The alarm will work any time the sensors looses contact.
2199881
I am not sure that would work. I think this device uses temperature changes to detect movement. For example, I have this right next to my front door. If I open the door (and it opens into the sensor) nothing happens, as soon as my body is clear from the door then the device detects something. Perhaps something using the contact closure module will be more effective.
1972966
We have experienced alarms when the wind blows and animals and insects will trigger alarm. We do not live on a public road so we want the auto alarms
483177
Yes, but the sensors only work for a few weeks, I had to returned mine. It's not worth it. It's will cost you more to install than the product.
501882
This radar detector is very sensitive and you have to disable some bands to avoid false alarms! The manufacturer made sure to cover most of the police radar bands and depedepending on were you are located, you may disable the x band and k band which interfere with the garage door openers. If you're in North America the police usually uses Ka bands. Also you have to select the city setting to avoid other false alarms. Traffic radars are usualy in the x band and therefore can be ignored most of the time. I hope this helps!
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Get a proximity sensor and talking module. It will help alert when people get too close to your car